When asked whether she has more scenes to shoot, Rebecca Romijn has confirmed that the “Avengers: Doomsday” script is still in progress: “Not quite sure, they haven’t finished writing the script.”
Yes, ‘Doomsday’ is currently shooting without a finalized script. Nothing has changed. It’s still being written as we speak. The full cast is also not locked. How does that work exactly?
Principal photography began in late April 2025, and most recently Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige mentioned that the screenplay was still under development on set, with daily rewrites and updates in progress.
Feige described this as part of Marvel’s “creative process,” referring to the ongoing script changes as “plus‑ing,” which is “happening every day,” and affirming that rewriting during filming has been a regular feature of their production model.
Additionally, actors like Kelsey Grammer and David Harbour have stated they haven’t seen a complete script—some were only briefed on broad concepts rather than full dialogue or story details. Adjustments are still ongoing to incorporate cast changes and plot points.
It goes without saying that shooting without a finalized script, which Marvel has done before, runs the increased risk of narrative inconsistency and structural confusion. Constant rewrites can compromise pacing, character development, and thematic cohesion. Feige and company are playing with fire here; They need to get this thing done on time for its December 2026 release date.
Do the main actors have a clear understanding of their arcs? I sure hope so. You can bet post-production reshoots will no doubt occur on ‘Doomsday,’ with editors scrambling to mold the damn thing into something coherent.
Marvel’s in a bind here. Not only does this behind-the-scenes scramble look messy, but it also threatens the quality of ‘Doomsday,’ a $300M costing movie meant to be a pivotal chapter in the entire franchise. The Russo Brothers, who are coming off a string of duds, are reportedly directing scenes with only a rough idea of who’s actually in them. What can possibly go wrong?
None of this should surprise anyone—Marvel productions are infamous for being rewritten mid-shoot and patched together in post. And with half of Hollywood’s A-list allegedly involved, scheduling is a nightmare, so expect plenty of scenes to get reshuffled or rewritten as they go.
The ones tasked in this freewheeling writing gig are Stephen McFeely (“Avengers: Endgame”), who is the lead screenwriter. He’s being assisted by Michael Waldron (creator of “Loki and writer of “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness”).
Cory Finley, a talented filmmaker, has directed three films so far: "Thoroughbreds" (2017), "Bad Education” (2020), and "Landscape with Invisible Hand.”